Quark Expeditions to charter the World Voyager from Atlas Ocean Voyage
Quark Expeditions announced on February 12, 2025, that it will charter the World Voyager from…
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Drew Barrymore and Orlando Bloom lead MSC World America’s Superbowl commercial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqcvtdsxbn8 Gianni Onorato CEO of MSC Cruises MSC Cruises debuted its Big Game TV commercial…
Magnitude-7.6 earthquake in Caribbean Sea passes without tsunami
On Saturday, a magnitude-7.6 earthquake occurred in the Caribbean Sea, 130 miles south-southwest of George…
AmaWaterways to offer co-branded river cruises with Smithsonian Journeys from 2026
Rudi Schreiner CEO of Amawaterways AmaWaterways announced an alliance with Smithsonian Journeys, to offer co-branded…
Record 10 cruise ships carrying 68,000 passengers dock in Miami on same day
Hydi Webb PortMiami director Record 10 cruise ships carrying 68,000 passengers dock in Miami on…
MSC Seascape first to dock at new high-tech MSC terminal in Miami
The MSC Seascape became the first ship at the new MSC Miami Cruise Terminal on…
Fincantieri delivers new Mein Schiff Relax to TUI Cruises
Wybcke Meier of TUI cruise Fincantieri delivered the new Mein Schiff Relax to TUI Cruises…
AIDA becomes third cruise line to cancel all calls to Santorini after price hike
Felix Eichhorn President of AIDA cruises AIDA Cruises will cancel all visits to Santorini during…
Transcend Cruises lays keel for first cruise ship in Orsova, Romania.
Transcend Cruises celebrated a construction milestone with the keel-laying ceremony for its first ship on…
Adventures by Disney announces new Rhône river cruise for 2026
Thomas Mazloum CEO of Disney Cruise Line Adventures by Disney announced a new river cruise…
SS United States commences move from Philadelphia to Okaloosa, Florida
Jennifer Adams Okaloosa County’s Tourist Development Department Okaloosa County’s Tourist Development Department has commenced moving…
NCL confirms order for four largest ever ships with Fincantieri Monfalcone
Harry Sommer of NCL Fincantieri confirmed its Letter of Intent with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings,…
Celebrity Cruises reveals details of The Bazaar, to debut on Celebrity Xcel
Valerie Murphy of Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Cruises has revealed details of The Bazaar, to debut…
Fred. Olsen introduces new online training platform for travel agents
Geoff Ridgeon, head of Sales at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has…
Time of our lives – Dirty Dancing the show to feature on newbuild MSC World America
Suzanne Rowe of MSC Dirty Dancing in Concert, a 90-minute live-to-film performance. will debut on…
Bookings open for MSC World Asia western Med programme for winter 2026-27
Suzanne Rowe of MSC MSC Cruises has opened sales for the MSC World Asia, set…
Royal Caribbean newbuild Star of the Seas to enter service in August earlier than scheduled
Star of the Seas in construction in Finland Royal Caribbean International announced that the Star…
MEET Leah Talactac new president of Viking cruises
Leah Talactac President of Viking Cruises Viking Holdings has appointed Leah Talactac as President, while…
‘NOT just a hobby’ – Jason Liberty explains why Celebrity chose to enter river cruise
Jason Liberty of Royal Caribbean River cruising in Europe faces a major shake-up as Royal…
Navantia completes takeover of historic H&W Belfast shipyard
Ricardo Domínguez CEO of Navantia Spain’s Navantia has finalised its acquisition of Harland and Wolff,…
Major shake-up for river cruise market as Celebrity Cruises confirms ten-ship launch in 2027
Laura Hodges Bethge of Celebrity Cruises Royal Caribbean has confirmed the long-rumoured launch of Celebrity…
80 fewer cruise calls scheduled for Iceland after introduction of €17 passenger tax
Kelly Craighead CEO of the Cruise Lines International Association Starting January 1, 2025, Iceland’s local…
MSC to bring the fourth World Class ship to Port Canaveral for winter 2027-28
Gianni Onorato CEO of MSC Cruises MSC Cruises will deploy its fourth World Class ship…
Royal expects 23pc revenue growth in 2025 with Ireland second biggest spenders
Jason Liberty of Royal Caribbean Royal Caribbean Group says stronger pricing on close-in demand and continued…
Viking’s 2026 newbuild to be named Viking Libra
Torstein Hagen of Viking cruises Viking has announced that its second newbuild for 2026 will…
Holyhead restrictions will lead to higher prices – Irish road hauliers
Neil Gillam Port Manager Holyhead Restrictions on unaccompanied truck trailers traveling on Irish Sea ferries…
Sun Princess Mediterranean itineraries altered due to cruise ship congestion in ports
John Padgett of Princess Cruises Princess Cruises has announced alterations to the Sun Princess Mediterranean…
MSC World America completes second set of sea trials off France
MSC World America The MSC World America completed its second set of sea trials and…
Four Seasons launches first ultra luxury ship in Fincantieri
The launch of the Four Seasons I took place on January 23, 2025, at the…
Celebrity Cruises announces launch of Xcel Dream Makers
Laura Hodges Bethge of Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Cruises has announced the launch of Xcel Dream…
Celebrity Cruises ends itineraries for two Galapagos-based ships
Laura Hodges Bethge of Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Cruises bid farewell to its two Galapagos-based ships,…
Celebrity orders new Edge class cruise ship for delivery in 2028
Laura Hodges Bethge of Celebrity Cruises Royal Caribbean Group has ordered a sixth Edge Series…
Miami port terminal openings to start with MSC next April (with Royal to follow in 2027)
Hydi Webb PortMiami director PortMiami director Hydi Webb has announced plans for 22 different cruise…
Jameson invites cruise ship bartenders to compete on black barrel cocktails & win trip to Cork
Jameson has launched the annual Jameson Black Barrel Bartender Series, inviting cruise ship bartenders to…
European Waterways purchases Ireland’s only river cruise vessel, Shannon Princess
European Waterways has finalised the purchase of Shannon Princess, Ireland’s only luxury hotel barge, that…
Japan’s Asuka III floats out of the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg
Japan’s Asuka III has floated out of the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg and is…
Hurtigruten Expeditions reveals discounts for 2025-6 programme
Hedda Felin CEO of Hurtigruten Hurtigruten Expeditions is providing discounts of up to €4,700 on…
Emerald Cruises completes keel-laying ceremony in Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay
Emerald Cruises has completed the successful keel-laying ceremony for its new vessel, the Emerald Kaia,…
Ponant acquires majority stake in river cruise specialist Aqua Expeditions
Herve Gastinel CEO of Ponant Ponant has aquired a majority stake in Aqua Expeditions, known…
Viva Cruises names latest ship, Viva Enjoy, in Düsseldorf
Andrea Kruse and Jeannine Williamson at the ceremony Viva Cruises has celebrated the naming of…